by Rachel McGarry | May 16, 2022
A young woman in 1883 had a vision—a green, leafy vision. She had a passion for trees and she made a difference. “Kate felt the trees were her friends. She loved the way they reached toward the sky and how their branches stretched wide to catch the light.” Kate...
by Rachel McGarry | Apr 29, 2022
When was the last time you went for a silent walk—a walk where you simply listen to your surroundings? “On a Listening Walk I do not talk. I listen to all the different sounds. I hear many different sounds when I do not talk.” In this Classic picture book, originally...
by Rachel McGarry | Apr 16, 2022
In a world that can feels upside down, it’s important to remember what it means to be human. As humans, we are each unique. We learn, and dream and make discoveries every day. But being human means we’re not perfect. We make mistakes and can hurt others with our...
by Rachel McGarry | Apr 1, 2022
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see beauty? We can all learn to embrace the experiences that make us different and unique. This lyrical picture book written by best-selling author Eva Chen is a beautiful ode to the immigrant experience. Eva Chen...
by Rachel McGarry | Mar 17, 2022
We all have wishes and dreams. But what would you wish for, if you were leaving everything behind to find a new life? A little girl and her family quickly pack up in the middle of the night to travel by boat to a new place. The journey is not easy and along the way...
